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"22/7 (read as Nanabun no Nijūni (ナナブンノニジュウニ Twenty Two Per Seven)) is a Japanese idol project between Yasushi Akimoto, Aniplex, and Sony Music Records. The project is described as "The Idols Who Transcend The Dimension." A digital idol audition for the 8 characters was held until December 17, 2016 with final examination was held on December 24, 2016. A CD debut and an anime project are included in the project."

Initially they stated it would be 8 characters/idol but 11 members were chosen. Who those last 3 will voice is unknown

Members

As is common with Sony groups, they have a vevo for international fans. Their first song is Bokuwa Sonzai Shiteinakatta with a 3d animated video of their 2d characters. It was done with motion capture so it truly is a mixture of 2d and 3d.

There is also a short version where the members transform into their characters

I'll remove this if it leaves youtube but bside

All the members have their own showroom channel and they're regularly active on there. Interesting for international fans one of their members, Sally, speaks fluent English and regularly does a mixture of English and Japanese in her showroom often stopping to translate interesting points to the other language.

Whilst the members don't have twitter you can send them messages using their names(in Kanji) as hashtags.

PassCode is a Japanese idol group formed in 2014 in Osaka. The concept of the group is mix of the loud rock and idol genre.Their sound is mix of loud rock, progressive rock, based original band sound. Songs featuring members’ shout scream are one of the characteristics of the group.Their live is described as a roller coaster live because of non-stop performance. Shout scream, and performance of PassCode has attracted variety of audiences, not only rock fans but also idol fans.

Members

Name: Minami Nao（南 菜生）

Nickname: Yasai (野菜),Yachii(やちい)

Birthday: 1996.11.27

Name: Takashima Kaede (高嶋 楓)

Nickname: Kappi(かっぴ)

Birthday: 1993.12.25

Name: Imada Yuna (今田 夢菜)

Nickname: Chiyuna(ちゆな)

Birthday: 1994.12.17

Name: Ogami Hinako(大上 陽奈子)

Nickname: Hinachan(ひなちゃん)

Birthday: 1998.6.22

They recently released their Major Debut single

(I believe those in USA will not be able to view this, they are aware of this and also posted it to their facebook page!)

Self-produced comedy idol duo Nama Hamu to Yaki Udon. Also known as Higashi(East) and Nishi(West).

Quote from TIF English section on them

Namahamu & Yakiudon A JK girls’ unit named from their favorite foods. JK is a short for “Joushiki wo Kutsugaesu” which means “we explode the established theory.” They produce themselves in planning, lyrics, songs, costumes and so on. They usually have a short skit during their concert, it has a good reputation.

Nama hamu birthday: 1997.8.22

Yaki Udon birthday: 1998.3.1

As you might have guessed the group name comes from their favourite food "Raw ham" and "baked udon" (although I thought it was fried udon? maybe someone can help me here...) Their fans are suitable called "gluttons."

They just last month played their 3rd one-man-live! In front of 3,000 people in TDC. They also now regularly appear on various "niche" idol TV shows so I imagine even fans of other groups have started to notice them more and more. They managed to catch Oomori Seiko's attention and she wrote a song with them!

They even recently (won a competition to?) appeared in the Tiger mask anime!

So here are some videos

FIRST the only subbed video I've found so far of a performance of theirs

Kamiyado (神宿)
The Kami(divine/god) comes from 神宮前 (Jingūmae) which is a district in Shibuya and Jingūmae 1 chōme to 4 chōme is where Harajuku is. The 'yado' comes from the Kanji for harajuku(原宿)

So a combination of Jingūmae and Harajuku. Yado can also mean 'lodging'Making their name both mean 'lodging where god is' and a reference to shibuya and harajuku(fashion centrals in Japan)
The acronym for KMYD is Kawaii (可愛い！) Max (全力！) Yell (応援！) Dream (夢！).

A indie idol group formed in 2014 they have 5 members and managed by 2 students in their early 20s.

Misc: Won a weekly playboy readers poll "2014 kotoshi kanarazu kuru gurabia aidoru 8nin" or the '8 idols who will definitely come out'(I think...) grand-prix. She's an oldest daughter in reality but in drop she's the 3rd in age and the natural little sister character.

Name: Ooba Haruka

Nickname: Harupii

Birthday: 4th October 1993

Height: 154cm

Hometown: Saitama

Colour: Green

Attribute: Nature

Misc: In 2012 she was elected in Kodanshas to be MissID2013. In addition to idol activities she also takes part in the NHK high school courses show 'The power of logic' and other acting and stage acting appearances.

Misc: Joined in May 2016 as a new member. Both of her parents came from musical families so she learnt many instruments: vocals, piano, guitar, bass, drums and can do a 'solo band' set.(or something like that). She sings with a clear and appealing voice. Her attribute is the sun because(I'm really not sure how to translate this bit, I think it says because she tans easily and she worries about it)